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Acceptable Use Policies Apply to Copilot

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause imposes three distinct compliance frameworks on all use of GitHub Copilot, any of which could independently restrict user conduct.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users of GitHub Copilot are bound by three separate sets of rules: the Acceptable Use Policies, the AI Code of Conduct, and the Required Mitigations.

How other platforms handle this

Robinhood Medium

if you do choose to upload your photograph to our Service, please note that all images must adhere to our App Use Standards which you are required to comply with to use any of the Robinhood Services.

Glassdoor Medium

Except as set forth below, or as otherwise approved by us, the services are for your personal, non-commercial use unless you enter into a separate agreement with us for your commercial use.

Segment Medium

The Services are intended for business use by corporate or business entities, and you agree that you will not use the Services for any personal or individual use.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Your use of GitHub Copilot is subject to the Acceptable Use Policies, the AI Code of Conduct, and the Required Mitigations.

— Excerpt from GitHub's GitHub Copilot Product Terms

Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
GitHub Copilot Product Terms
Entity
GitHub
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-065369
Document ID
CA-D-00776
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
84c17d24d27ade5447d26fe46e6147312edfe991c45fa6a641e9ab5d665ed29c
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 14:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: GitHub
Document: GitHub Copilot Product Terms
Record ID: CA-P-065369
Captured: 2026-07-12 14:12:12 UTC
SHA-256: 84c17d24d27ade54…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/github/github-copilot-product-terms/provision/CA-P-065369/acceptable-use-policies-apply-to-copilot/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does GitHub's Acceptable Use Policies Apply to Copilot clause do?

This clause imposes three distinct compliance frameworks on all use of GitHub Copilot, any of which could independently restrict user conduct.

How does this clause affect you?

Users of GitHub Copilot are bound by three separate sets of rules: the Acceptable Use Policies, the AI Code of Conduct, and the Required Mitigations.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 285 platforms. See the full comparison.

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